[2025 Yulin Attraction] Travel Guide for Mahuangliang Loess Quality Park (Updated Mar)

Yulin Mahuangliang Geopark: A Fantastical Grand Canyon on the Loess Plateau 📍 A hidden gem, a breathtaking geological wonder in Northern Shaanxi! When it comes to Yulin, Shaanxi, many people think of Red Stone Gorge and Zhenbeitai. But did you know? Just 40 km west of Yulin City, there's a spectacle resembling a "Grand Canyon on the Loess Plateau"—Mahuangliang Geopark! Here, the layered loess plateaus and crisscrossing gullies, as if carved by knives and axes, are truly awe-inspiring. Every step reveals hundreds of millions of years of geological evolution. 🏜 What's so special about this "Loess Grand Canyon"? ✅ A mix of Danxia, loess, and Yadan landforms: The loess plateaus common in Northern Shaanxi have been sculpted by wind and water erosion into steep canyons, solitary peaks, and bizarre earth forests, resembling an alien landscape. ✅ A site of hundreds of millions of years of geological evolution: The loess deposits here are over 200 meters thick, providing a crucial window into the formation of the Loess Plateau. ✅ A stunning sunset spot: Watching the sunset from the plateau, the entire canyon is bathed in golden red, like a giant oil painting. 🎯 Travel Guide 📍 Location: Approx. 40 km west of Yulin City, navigate directly to "Mahuangliang Geopark." 🚗 Transportation: Self-driving is best, follow National Highway 210, road conditions are good. ⏳ Suggested visiting time: 2–3 hrs, hiking + photography, easy to get great shots. 📸 Best photography time: After 4 pm, the canyon under the setting sun has a more three-dimensional feel, with stunning lighting effects! 💡 Tips ⚠ The terrain is complex, pay attention to safety, avoid standing on the edge of the plateau or loose soil. 🎒 Bring sunscreen + water, the climate in Northern Shaanxi is dry, and the UV rays are strong in summer. 📷 Camera + drone, aerial photography of the landforms here is super impressive! If you love natural wonders, or want to find a hidden gem for a breathtaking experience, Yulin Mahuangliang will not disappoint! Save it now, don't miss it on your next trip to Northern Shaanxi!

"Dragon Ridge Mystery Cave" - Mahuangliang really scored high Mahuangliang Loess Geopark, note the emphasis - admission is free! The desolation and thickness of the Loess Plateau are given an added sense of mystery by the endless ravines visible here, perfectly fitting the atmosphere of "Candle in the Tomb: The Lost Caverns". Repeat the key point: Admission is free! Choose a chartered car from the city center, 500 yuan for a round trip. Although the geopark does not charge an entrance fee, there is a fee for the sightseeing car within the scenic area, 28 yuan per person. I heard that there are not many stops for the sightseeing car tour (one of the stops is the filming location for "Dragon Ridge Mystery Cave"), so we chose to get off the car halfway through the loop and walk back. There are very few people walking along the way, but the scenery along the way is really suitable for a slow walk, slowly feeling the shock that the years and the world have achieved together - loess peak forests, high gorges and flat lakes, blood-colored hills... The scenery changes, but all are spectacular enough to exclaim. Occasionally, you see some abandoned cave dwellings on the mountain ridges, and it's really hard to imagine what it feels like to live here. Anyway, this sparsely populated and free geopark can be said to be a treasure find of the Yulin trip, feasting one's eyes on the diverse landscapes of the loess land. Yulin·Shaanxi

Mahuangliang Loess Geopark is located in Mahuangliang Town, Yulin City, Shaanxi Province. The thick loess layer has been eroded by wind and rain for thousands of years, forming a unique geomorphological landscape, especially the geological landscapes such as "walls standing a thousand feet high", "high gorges and flat lakes", and "blood-stained hills" within the territory, which are breathtaking and unforgettable.